Anthony Beauvillier knows the drill when the Islanders play the Montreal Canadiens. As a Quebec native and a francophone, he's going to be in demand for the French-Canadian media. That goes double, maybe triple, when he's actually in Montreal, so it's no surprise that he's got a swarm of media around his stall at morning skate.
But across the locker room, tucked away in the corner, Mathew Barzal casually drops a hidden talent and begins an interview with RDS en francais. First it's just two cameras on the Isles rookie, but more media catch wind and head over. Soon, Barzal is holding court in French.
Isles Road Blog: Montreal
Mike Bossy stops by and Mathew Barzal displays a hidden talent in Montreal